In episode 76 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy and Doug draw on their experience to share what it is really like to travel through Europe in December. They recount their three-week adventure through Berlin, Stockholm, Helsinki, Krakow and Budapest, highlighting festive Christmas markets, an overnight ferry crossing, snowy capitals, fascinating museums and the…
In episode 75 of the Global Travel Planning podcast, Tracy chats with Melissa, Queensland travel expert and a regular on the Ladies Who Travel series of the podcast. They discuss everything you need to know for planning a visit to the Whitsundays, including the best time of year to go, how to get there, and where to…
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In episode 74 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, host Tracy is joined by her husband and regular co-host Doug to share the story of their epic 10-day coast-to-coast road trip across Australia, from Brisbane to Perth. Together t hey talk through the logistics, highlights, surprises and practicalities of covering 4,500 kilometres (2,800 miles) through…
In episode 73 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with fellow Ladies Who Travel Melissa and Shelly. The discussion focuses on how to handle travel when plans go wrong, including the importance of flexibility and having backup options. They share personal stories about disrupted trips due to weather, transportation issues, and unexpected events,…
In episode 72 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy chats with Melissa, travel blogger and co-host of Ladies Who Travel. Melissa shares the experiences and moments that shaped her love of travel, starting from her first solo adventures to hosting women-focused tours. Listeners will find out about Melissa’s first international trip, her most memorable…
In episode 71 of the Global Travel Planning Podcast, Tracy is joined once again by seasoned traveller Tanya Munro, who continues her remarkable African journey -this time through Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. From Namibia’s Skeleton Coast and cultural encounters with the Himba and Herero people, to serene river cruises in Botswana surrounded by elephants and…